International Regulatory Frameworks for Climate Change & Environmental Management (ENVM7124)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
Workshop 80 Hours/ Semester
2 week, intensive
Incompatible
ENVM3104
Assessment methods
Research proposal
Research report
Policy brief
Reflection
Course enquiries
Course description
This course will not be offered in 2024
A course examining the major international environmental treaties since 1945 set within their political and historic context. The topics covered include the treaties addressing whaling, international trade, Antarctica, World Heritage, Ramsar wetlands, marine pollution, law of the sea, international fisheries, ozone depletion, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. The major assessment item is a research paper to develop skills in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the implementation of environmental policy.
